We read in Parashat Lech- Lecha of an argument that arose between Avraham Avinu and his nephew, Lot, who had accompanied him when he went to the live in Eretz Yisrael, and was living with him (13:7)....
There’s No Place Like Away From Home to Learn How to be a Good Host The very first Rashi in our parsha [Bereishis 12:1] interprets the words “Go for yourself” (Lech- Lecha) to mean “for your own benefit and...
Many people buy a choson and kallah a Birchas HaBayis plaque to hang in their new home. It contains the wish that their house be blessed with all kinds of success, peace and prosperity, children, and harmony. But,...
DIRECTIONS: This is such a simple recipe. It really takes minutes to come together and it looks beautiful on the plate when you serve it. Serve them sliced on an angle so you...
We must believe that everything is for the good and that everything is from Hashem. The belief itself has the potential to turn everything around and cause the good to occur. Sifsei Tzaddik writes, “When one believes in nature, matters generally don’t...
May I use a warming drawer on Shabbos? Warming drawers on Shabbos is indeed a serious issue. There are a number of things to consider. First of all, you have to make sure that if you’re putting cold food into the warming drawer,...
When G-d first spoke to Avraham and commanded him to leave his homeland and move to what would become known as the Land of Israel, He made several promises, including, “Va’abarechecha Mebarecheka, U’mekelelcha A’or” – “I shall bless those who...
Life comes with both good days and challenging ones. While we are blessed, at times we are tested. Pirkei Avos teaches “Asara nisyonos nisnassoh Avraham Avinu, Our father, Avraham, was tested ten times, v’omad b’kulam,...
An old Jewish lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young well- dressed man would leave his office building at lunch time, and as he passed the pretzel stand, he would...
When my cousin’s daughter asked me to officiate her wedding in Israel the week after Sukkos, how could I say no? Her mother, my beloved first cousin, passed away at a young age from cancer. She loved Israel...